Today’s Fact. What is a 2-row wampum belt?
Wampum are white or purple beads made from either Whelk or Quahog (ko-hog) shells. Over 400 years ago, the Haudenosaunee wanted an agreement between themselves and the Dutch Europeans. The newcomers were claiming land to live on and use… the traditional land of the Haudenosaunee people. Wampum belts were a symbol of agreements between First Nations peoples, long before the arrival of Europeans. They created a Wampum belt as their lasting reminder of an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and the newcomers. You can see an example of the 2-row wampum belt on the internet.
Trivia, Chess & Games Club
Want to test out your trivia talents? Challenge your friend to a chess match? Or even just play some casual board games? Trivia Club, Chess Club and Games Club are running every Thursday after school at 2:30 in the Library.
Hack Against Hate Competition
Attention students in grades 10-12: With a sharp rise in hate crimes across Canada these past few years, Ryerson University and Penny Appeal Canada are joining forces to challenge young Canadians to create tech-enabled solutions that combat hate.
Hack Against Hate, is a national competition where teams will receive hands-on support from industry professionals to help ideate innovative anti-hate tech solutions over a virtual 4-day program, competing for 1 of 3 $5,000 cash prizes. No technical knowledge needed to participate. Please see Mrs. Alfano in Rm 285 or through Teams in interested.
Remembrance Day Poppies
We have Poppy boxes in the Main Office, the Attendance Office and in Student Services. If you would like to make a donation and receive a poppy you can put cash in the boxes or make a donation through school cash on line in $1 increments.